Prayers for St. John the Baptist UGCC

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Hi there everyone. I’m coming to you all to ask for prayers for the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Pittsfield Massachusetts. It was founded in 1921 as a Ukrainian Catholic immigrant parish, and since the loss of industry it fading fast.

There are only about a dozen current parishoners, all in their 50s or older. Many of them are not well enough to make it more than once or twice a month, so average attendance is normally 5 or 6 people.

I’ve just started attending out of my love for the Divine Liturgy, and they’re al so excited to have a “new parishioner” (I’m 21) attending.

The parish is no longer able to sustain itself and will be taken under by the Eparchy very soon. I’m asking for your prayers for:
  1. the health of the parishioners
  2. their priest, who is the pastor of another Ukrainian church over an hour away
  3. fallen away Ukrainian Catholics that have stopped attending the Divine Liturgy all together
  4. Ukrainian Catholics who attend a Latin-Rite Mass out of convenience, and not the Divine Liturgy of their heritage
  5. Roman Catholics of the area so that they may experience the joy and mystery that is Eastern Spirituality and the Divine Liturgy.
Thank you all so much.
 
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

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Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
Lord, hear all these intentions related to this parish and draw all souls involved with the parish to your Sacred Heart, now and forever. Minister to all their suffering with holy angels. Accept any suffering they have in union with your Passion. Grant them graces for joy and wisdom. Have mercy, Lord. Our Lady, pray with us. Amen.
 
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, hear the petitions set before Thee by Domnall and graciously grant them out of Thy tender love and mercy. Blessed Mother, intercede on this matter. Pater Noster, Ave Maria, Doxologia Minor…
 
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